المركز الدوليFeaturing articles and discussions on areas of conservation practice and on projects and activities of the Conservation Institute. VOLUME 38 • NUMBER 2 • FALL 2023 HERITAGE AND FORESIGHT Engaging with the Future through the Past by ALISON HERITAGE Heritage conservation is founded on the belief that...
This seminar discusses the issues confronted by the mount maker when deciding how to mount objects for display (taking the views of other interested parties into consideration). The practical issues and options relating to the type of mount required for particular situations are discussed in general...
Europe has been a paradigm of multiculturalism, serving as the birthplace of numerous civilisations and the custodian of their creations. The fruits of this creativity and endeavour are what we refer to today as European heritage. However, upon examining the annals of history, it becomes evident...
In this seminar Anke Scharrahs discusses 17th century, lavish decorative schemes adorned the interiors of the houses of merchants & notables. From the 17th century, lavish decorative schemes adorned the interiors of the houses of merchants and notables in Damascus, Hama, and Aleppo. In this seminar...
The international conference on “Cultural heritage, innovation and sustainable development: the contribution of ReΙnΗerit”, organized by the Hellenic Committee of the Blue Shield (HCBS) will be held in Athens, on 27th November 2023. The Conference is organized in the framework of the EU Horizon 2020...
Please join me in spreading the call far and wide for this scholarship! The application period for the Society of American Archivists’ (SAA) Mosaic Scholarship is currently open, with a deadline of February 28, 2024. The Mosaic Scholarship was established to provide financial and mentoring support...
This symposium marks the 30th anniversary of the destruction of the Old Bridge ( Stari Most) in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina on 9 November 1993, an emblematic event in the history of deliberate attacks on cultural heritage during conflict. On that day what had been one of the world’s most beautiful...
Paraloid B-72 is an acrylic copolymer that has proven to be an almost ideal adhesive for numerous materials, especially ceramics and glass. This material has notable conservation qualities, including stability and reversibility, commendable working properties, excellent adhesion and a fast setting...
The Getty Conservation Institute invites applications for the 2024-2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science. Salary: USD 70,000 annually Link to application: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/4274/postdoctoral-fellow-in-conservation-science/job Questions? Email GCIPostDoc@getty.edu...
Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute have recently launched the Call for Nominations for the 2024 edition of the 7 Most Endangered programme, with the support of the EU Creative Europe programme. You can find detailed information about the Call for Nominations for the 2024...